Method and apparatus for programably treating water in a water cooler

ABSTRACT

An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital computer as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This is a continuation in part of U.S. Ser. No. 11/109,913, filed 20Apr. 2005, (issuing as U.S. Pat. No. 7,114,637 on Oct. 3, 2006), whichis incorporated herein by reference and priority to which is herebyclaimed, which claimed priority to U.S. Provisional patent applicationNo. 60/564,178 filed 21 Apr. 2004.

This is a continuation in part of Patent Cooperation Treaty ApplicationNo. PCT/US2005/014118, filed 21 Apr. 2005, incorporated herein byreference and priority of which is claimed.

Patent Cooperation Treaty Application No. PCT/US02/19158, internationalfiling date 17 Jun. 2002, is incorporated herein by reference.

Priority of U.S. Provisional patent application No. 60/564,178, filed 21Apr. 2004, is hereby claimed and is incorporated herein by reference.

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BACKGROUND

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for programablytreating water (preferably refrigerated) in a water cooler and moreparticularly to an improved method and apparatus for sanitizing waterthat is to be dispensed from a water cooler of the type having a cabinetwith one or more spigots from a reservoir water supply that is hiddeninside the cabinet.

There are several types of cabinet type water dispensers in use today.One of the most common types of such water dispensers is a floorstanding cabinet having an open top that receives a large invertedbottle. The bottle is typically of a plastic or glass material having aconstricted neck. The bottle is turned upside down and placed oil thetop of the cabinet with the neck of the bottle extending into a waterfilled reservoir so that the water seeks its own level in the reservoirduring use. As a user draws water from a spigot dispenser, the liquidlevel in the reservoir drops until it falls below the neck of the bottleat which time water flows from the bottle and bubbles enter the bottleuntil pressure has equalized. Inverted bottle type water dispensers aresold by a number of companies in the United States and elsewhere. Manyare refrigerated.

Other types of water dispensers have an outer cabinet that contains areservoir or water supply. These other types of water dispensers havinga cabinet include one type that stores a large bottle (such as three orfive gallon) at the bottom of the cabinet. A pump transfers water fromthe large bottle to the reservoir. At the reservoir, the water istypically refrigerated.

Another type of water dispenser simply connects a water supply (e.g.,city water, well water) directly to a reservoir that is hidden insidethe cabinet. A float valve or other water level controller can beprovided to insure that the reservoir is always filled with water butdoes not overflow. Water that is transferred from city water, well wateror another source can be filtered or otherwise treated before beingtransmitted to the reservoir.

All of these types of water dispensers that employ cabinets typicallyhave one or more water dispensing spigots on the outside of the cabinet.These spigots are typically manually operated, but can be automaticallyoperated. For example, water vending machines dispense after a consumerpays for water. The water is automatically dispensed when coins are fedto the machine.

One of the problems with cabinet style water dispensers is that ofcleansing the reservoir from time to time. Because the reservoir is notair tight, it breathes allowing bacteria to enter the reservoir over aperiod of time. The reservoirs are typically contained within theconfines of the cabinet and are not easily accessed and cleaned byconsumers or end users.

For inverted bottle type dispensers, in addition to the problem of anopen top, the five gallon bottles are themselves a source of bacteriaand germs. Most of these bottles are transported on trucks where thebottles are exposed to outside air. They are handled by operators thattypically grab the bottle at the neck, the very part of the bottle thatcommunicates with the open reservoir during use. Unfortunately, it isdifficult to convince every person that handles these bottles to washtheir hands frequently enough. In order to properly sanitize such awater dispenser or cooler, the user must carefully clean the neck of thebottle prior to combining the bottle with the cabinet. Further, the usershould drain and sanitize the reservoir from time to time. The cleansingof the reservoir in such a water dispenser is a time consuming projectthat is typically not performed at regular intervals.

The dispensing spigots that are provided on common cabinet type waterdispensers can also be a source of contamination. These spigots aretypically manually operated and are therefore a source of contaminationfrom the users that operate them. Individuals have also been known todrink directly from the spigot. Therefore, sanitation of the spigots aswell as the reservoir should be a part of routine maintenance.

Process ozone diffusion by bubble reactor method in small static volumesof water with abbreviated water columns to diffused ozone levelssatisfactory to disinfect microorganisms in brief time periods can bedifficult to achieve. An ozone generator can be used as the source ofozone. The ozone generator can include an air pump as a source of oxygenfor generating ozone. The air pump preferably includes a microbialfilter to filter contaminants. A diffuser can be used to diffuse thegenerated ozone into the water reservoir.

Various factors impact the effectiveness of bacterial removal from thewater such as the microbial load, pH, temperature, conductivity, andcooler characteristics (e.g., whether an ice ring has formed which canact as a shield for microbes trapped in the ice ring). Furthermore, thevariability of power supply (e.g., European power supplies versus USpower supplies) can cause a generator's application to be geographicallylimited unless modified. Additionally, time constraints for operation ofthe ozone generator and diffuser can impact operation.

Additionally, in certain refrigerated reservoirs an ice ring can forminside the reservoir adjacent to the cooling coils for the reservoir.Such an ice ring can serve as a form of protection for microbescontained in the ice ring when ozone is being diffused in the reservoir.After an ozone cycle, when the ice melts wholly or partially, thetrapped microbes can enter the water and thus contaminate the reservoir.

Additionally, certain waters contain loadings of bromates which cancause problems.

The above indicate a need for developing a generator and diffusercontaining flexibility regarding the timing, amount, and duration ofozone generated; along with the timing, amount, and duration of airsupplied. Additionally, there is a need for killing microbes which maybe trapped in ice rings. Furthermore, there is a need for addressingwater containing bromates. Additionally, there is a need for addressingdifferent types of electrical supplies for various geographical areas.

In a preferred embodiment the method and apparatus is directed to aneconomical means of overcoming each of the factors that limit processozone's potential disinfecting capacity. It is concerned with theoptimization of each point in small automated ozonation systems bothupstream and downstream from the ozonator. The object of this effort isto devise a single, economical, high longevity system capable ofsanitizing many of the shapes and sizes of water dispensers in usetoday.

The present invention thus provides an unproved self sanitizing waterdispenser apparatus as well as a method for generating ozone forcleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it.

While certain novel features of this invention shown and described beloware pointed out in the annexed claims, the invention is not intended tobe limited to the details specified, since a person of ordinary skill inthe relevant art will understand that various omissions, modifications,substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the deviceillustrated and in its operation may be made without departing in anyway from the spirit of the present invention. No feature of theinvention is critical or essential unless it is expressly stated asbeing “critical” or “essential.”

BRIEF SUMMARY

The drawings constitute a part of this specification and includeexemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in variousforms.

In a preferred embodiment the generator is programmable regarding thetiming, amount, and/or duration of ozone generated and/or air supplied.In a preferred embodiment the generator is programmable regardingmicrobes which may be trapped in ice rings and/or water containingbromates. Furthermore in a preferred embodiment the generator canautomatically adjust for different types of electrical supplies forvarious geographical areas.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

For a further understanding of the nature, objects, and advantages ofthe present invention, reference should be had to the following detaileddescription, read in conjunction with the following drawings, whereinlike reference numerals denote like elements and wherein:

FIG. 1 is diagram of a water cooler incorporating one embodiment of aprogrammable controller;

FIG. 2 is diagram of a programmable controller;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a programmable controller;

FIG. 4 is an end view of the controller of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a top view of the controller of FIG. 3 with a remote display;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the controller of FIG. 3 with the casingopened;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a pump for an ozone generator;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the pump in FIG. 7 with the input filterremoved;

FIG. 9 is another perspective view of the controller of FIG. 3 with thecasing opened;

FIG. 10 is a close up view of an ozone generation component in thecontroller of FIG. 3;

FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram for one embodiment of programmablecontroller;

FIG. 12 is a diagram of a circuit board for the programmable controllerof FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a diagram of the rear of the circuit board in FIG. 11;

FIG. 14 is a circuit diagram for an alternative embodiment ofprogrammable controller;

FIG. 15 is a diagram of a circuit board for the programmable controllerof FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a diagram of the rear of the circuit board in FIG. 15;

FIGS. 17-35 are figures from operating manuals of programmablecontroller.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Detailed descriptions of one or more preferred embodiments are providedherein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention maybe embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosedherein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis forthe claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in theart to employ the present invention in any appropriate system, structureor manner.

FIG. 1 is diagram of a water cooler 10 incorporating one embodiment of aprogrammable controller 200. Water dispenser 10 provides an improvedapparatus that sanitizes the open reservoir from time to time withozone. The apparatus 10 includes a cabinet 20 having a lower end portion30 and an upper end portion 40. The upper end portion 40 carries a cover50 having an opening 60.

Opening 60 provides an annular flange 70 and a gasket 80 that define aninterface between cabinet 20 and bottle 100. Bottle 100 can be anycommercially available bottle, typically of a several gallon volume(e.g. five gallons). Bottle 100 can provide a constricted bottled neck110 that is placed inside an open reservoir 15 during use. Bottle neck110 has an opening for communicating with a reservoir 15 at the interiorof cabinet 20 that holds the water product to be dispensed and consumed.When the water level 19 in reservoir 15 is lowered during use, airbubbles enter bottle 100 and water replenishes reservoir 15 untilpressure equalizes.

Reservoir 15 has an interior 16 surrounded by reservoir sidewall 17 andreservoir bottom wall 18. Reservoir 15 can be, for example, generallycylindrically shaped and of a stainless steel or plastic material.Reservoir 15 can provide an open top for communicating with neck 110 ofbottle 100.

During use, reservoir 15 has water level 19 that fluctuates slightly aswater is dispensed and then replenished by bottle 100. One or morespigots 90,92 can be provided for withdrawing water contained inreservoir 15. For example, a left hand spigot 90 can have a flow linethat extends up to and near water level 19, thus removing ambienttemperature water from reservoir 15 that is not in close proximity tothe cooling coils 34 of cooling system which includes a compressor 32.Spigot 92 can provides a port for communicating with water contained inreservoir 15. Because the refrigeration coils 34 are positioned at thelower end of reservoir 15, spigot 92 withdraws cool water. As apractical matter, a water dispenser apparatus 10 could provide eitherambient temperature water, cold water or heated water if, for example, aflow line 96 were to be provided with a heating element.

For cooling the water at the lower end portion of the reservoir 15, acooling system that includes a compressor 32 can be provided. Therefrigeration system includes flow lines 35, 36 in combination withcompressor 32 to transmit cooling fluid to coils 34 and then to heatexchanger 37 as part of a system for cooling water in reservoir 15.Power can be provided by electrical lines, including an electrical line22 provided with plug 24.

Water in reservoir 15 can be disinfected by ozone supplied by controller200 operably connected to ozone generator 600.

FIG. 2 is diagram of a programmable ozone generator controller 200. FIG.3 is a perspective view of programmable controller 200. FIG. 4 is an endview of controller 200. FIG. 5 is a top view of controller 200 with aremote display 250. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of controller 200 withcasing 210 opened. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a pump 400 for ozonegenerator 600. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of pump 400 with inputfilter 420 removed. FIG. 9 is another perspective view of controller 200with casing 210 opened. FIG. 10 is a close up view of ozone generationcomponent 600 which can be located in controller 200.

Generally, programmable controller 200 can comprise casing 210, display240, programmable input 220, ozone generator 600, pump 600, and powerinput 280. Controller 200 can incorporated a digital computer. In oneembodiment ozone generated from generator 600 can controlled bycontroller 200 can be injected into reservoir 15 through a diffuser 530.Alternatively, programmable controller can include clock 280. To assistin programming ozonation, air, and compressor cycles, controller display240 can include ozone indicator 242, gas or air flow indicator 244, andpower or compressor indicator 246.

In one embodiment, a low permeability filter 510 is placed between ozonegenerator 600 and diffuser 530. Filter 510 is preferably of apermeability which will allow gas to flow through but resist flow ofliquid (e.g., liquid water) up to a head of 10 feet of water.Alternatively, between 3 to 10 feet of water. Filter 510 can preventliquid from forming inside of ozone generator 600 and causing a failureof generator 600. Check valves were preferred in prior embodiments,however, check valves had a tendency to stick or remain in an openposition allowing liquid to pass through and accumulate in ozonegenerator 600. Filter 510 is preferably made from an expanded PTFEmanufactured by W.L. Gore material having an average pore size of onemicron. More preferably, the permeability includes a range of averagepore sizes between about 0.2 microns to about 3 microns. Mostpreferably, the permeability includes a range of average pore sizesbetween about 0.5 microns to about 1.5 microns. Other materials can workwhere they have permeabilities preventing the formation of liquid inozone generator 600. That is the materials generally restrict liquidflow, but allow gaseous flow. Moisture in gas (e.g., humidity) flowingthrough ozone generator 600 will not cause failure of ozone generator600.

In a preferred embodiment programmable controller 200 can control thetiming and/or duration and/or amount of ozone generated. In a preferredembodiment the amount of ozone generated can be set at levels of 25%,50%, 75%, and 100%. It is anticipated that for higher microbial loadshigher percentages of ozone generation will be set. Additionally, it isanticipated that the level of ozone generated during any one time periodcan also be changes—for example, from higher to lower or from lower tohigher or sinusoidal. In one embodiment the time ozone is generated canbe programmed to occur only on certain days of the week or at certaintime periods (e.g., on Wednesday and Fridays at 1300 hours) during anycalendar period.

In a preferred embodiment programmable controller 200 can control thetiming and/or duration and/or amount of gas (e.g., ambient air) pumpedthrough controller 200 (e.g., for ozone generator 600 or merely for airflow to diffuser 530). For example air can be pumped through diffuser530 before any ozone is generated. Such activity can help to removepotentially deleterious items in the water, such as bromates.Additionally, compressor 32 on the water dispenser 10 can be cut off bythe controller 200 while air is being pumped. Such an event would assistin melting an ice ring in reservoir 15 (e.g., being roughly analogous toa defrost cycle in a freezer). After the ice ring was melted, controller200 could then send ozone though diffuser 530 killing a substantialportion of the microbes in the water. Following ozone being sent throughdiffuser 530 programmable controller 200 could then send air throughdiffuser 530 removing ozone which was previously diffused throughdiffuser 530. Each of these events could be controlled by theprogrammable controller 200 and individually programmed by a user.

In a preferred embodiment programmable controller 200 can also controlpower to compressor 32. Some water coolers 10 make ice inside theirreservoirs 15 to make sure that customers get a very cold drink ofwater. Before ozonation takes place, controller 200 can shut offcompressor 32 to insure that all of the ice melts either before orduring the ozonation cycle. Even though frozen water can be unfriendlyto bacteriological growth, this option addresses the risk that an icering would shield certain microbes from the ozonation process. Forexample, compressor 32 can be shut off one or two hours before theozonation process begins. Alternatively, compressor 32 can be shut offonly during the ozonation process. Alternatively, compressor 32 is notshut off.

In an alternative embodiment programmable controller 200 canautomatically adjust for different types of electrical supplies (e.g.,input voltages) for various geographical areas. For example, differentvoltages are used in the United States and Europe. Controller 200 caninclude a voltage control circuit 620 which senses the supply voltageand adjusts same to power controller 200 and the items operablyconnected to controller 200, such as ozone generator 600, pump 400, andcompressor 32.

In an alternative embodiment programmable controller 200 can beprogrammable on a calender. For example, programmable controller 200 canbe programmed on a 999 hour repeatable calender. That is, a user canprogram ozonation, air pumping, and/or compressor operation individuallyand separately for specific start and ending periods during the 999 hourrepeat cycle. Alternatively, programmable controller 200 can use a 24hour repeat cycle and a user can program ozonation, air pumping, and/orcompressor operation individually and separately for specific start andending periods during the 24 hour cycle. Alternatively, programmingozone generation can automatically require that air be pumped during thetime of ozonation regardless of whether air pumping was individuallyprogrammed to overlap with the ozonation cycle. Alternatively, more thanone cycle can be programmed for ozonation, air, refrigeration in any oneprogramming period.

In an alternative embodiment pump 400 can be separated from programmablecontroller 200. Pump 400 can be fluidly connected to inlet 330 ofcontroller 200 through tube 440. Air pumped firm outlet 430 will tend tobe at an elevated temperature from ambient air because of the pumpingaction of pump 400. Ozone generator 600 will tend to generate less ozonewhen the incoming air is at higher temperatures. Preferably, tube 440 islong enough to allow the air to cool down before entering ozonegenerator 600. It has been found that seventeen or eighteen inches (43or 46 centimeters) for tube 440 allows the air to cool sufficientlybefore entering ozone generator 600. Preferably, pump 400 can pump about2 liters per minute of air.

In one embodiment, programmable controller 200 can issue a warningsignal where pump 400 has not been programmed to operate at least duringthe entire time that ozone generator 600 has been programmed to operate.This can increase the life of ozone generator 600, as ozone generator600 may overheat where it is operated without air flow.

FIG. 4 is an end view of controller 200. Casing 200 can include poweroutput 290 and power input 280. Standard receptacles for output 290 andinput 280 are shown. To accommodate individual receptacle types (e.g.,United States versus European) different lines can be used having theappropriate plugs or receptacles. Also shown is fuse 300 which can be astandard fuse and is designed to address excessively high current orhigh voltage situations. Power for pump receptacle 310 is shown as beingspecially formatted to restrict the ability to use a pump 400 that isnot properly configured with controller 200. Output 260 is shown forremote display 250.

FIG. 5 is a top view of ozone generator controller 200 with a remotedisplay 250. Remote display 250 can include an ozone indicator 252,power indicator 254, and error indicator 256. Remote display 250preferably can be placed at a position where a user of water dispenser10 can readily view the display 250. In many situations this will bespaced apart from controller 200. For example, remote display can bepositioned on the front or side of water dispenser 10 where controller200 is positioned at the rear or inside of water dispenser 10. Ozoneindicator 252 will preferably light up when ozone is being generated byozone generator 600. This can serve as a warning signal for a user tonot dispense water while ozone indicator is lighted. Alternatively,ozone indicator 252 can light up not only when ozone is being generated,but for a set period of time after ozone has been generated, such as 5,10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 minutes, or longer, which will allow time forozone to be removed from water dispenser 10. Ozone indicator 252 can bea red light to indicate a warning or to stop. Power indicator 254 can belighted when power is being received by controller 200. Power indicator254 can be green to indicate a good power situation. Error indicator 256can be lighted when a failure or error situation has occurred withcontroller 200. Error indicator 256 can be a yellow light to indicatecaution. For example, where there has been a power interruption or wherethe ozone generator did not come on during a cycle, error indicator 256can be lighted.

Alternatively, ozone indicator 252 can remain lighted where a successfulozonation cycle has occurred within a set period of time, such as withinthe last 24 hour period. In this case ozone indicator 252 can be a greenlight.

In an alternative embodiment a test button can be provided to test theozonation cycle. Where test button is activated, the ozonation cyclewill be run for a set period of time, for example, thirty seconds.Alternatively, during the test ozone indicator 252 can be lighted wherethe ozonation cycle is being operated.

In an alternative embodiment a remote programming input unit 230 forprogrammable controller 200 can be provided. A r emote programming input230 could allow controller 200 to be located in the rear of waterdispenser 10 while programming input 230 located on the front or one ofthe sides of dispenser 10.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of controller 200 with casing 210 opened.FIG. 9 is another perspective view of ozone generator controller 200with casing 210 opened. FIG. 10 is a close up view of ozone generationcomponent 600 in ozone generator controller 200. Controller 200 caninclude a digital computer which includes control circuit 640 for ozonegeneration, control circuit 650 for air generation, and control circuit650 for compressor 32 power. Controller 200 can also include controlcircuit 620 for voltage converter. The individual circuits are shown inthe diagrams attached to this disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a pump 400 for ozone generatorcontroller 200. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of pump 400 with inputfilter 420 removed. Pump 400 can include input 410, filter 420, filtercap 422, and output 430. Pump 400 can be spaced apart from or includedin casing 210 for controller 200.

FIG. 11 is a circuit diagram 202 for one embodiment of programmablecontroller 200. FIG. 12 is a diagram of a circuit board 204 and variouscomponents for programmable controller 200. FIG. 13 is a diagram of therear of the circuit board 204.

FIG. 14 is a circuit diagram 202′ for an alternative embodiment ofprogrammable controller 200′. FIG. 15 is a diagram of a circuit board204′ and various components for programmable controller 200′. FIG. 16 isa diagram of the rear of circuit board 204′.

Table 1 lists possible items which can be used in programmablecontroller 200. SIP 1000 is an operation and programming manual forprogrammable controller 200.

Each of these items is part of the disclosure of this application andall are incorporated herein by reference.

Table 2 lists possible items which can be used in an alternativeprogrammable controller 200. SIP 2000 is an operation and programmingmanual for alternative programmable controller 200. Each of these itemsis part of the disclosure of this application and all are incorporatedherein by reference.

SIP 1000 Operation And Programming Manual

Below (FIG. 17A), please find an illustration that will show you themajor functions and components of the SIP 1000.

Before the “Programming” is explained, on the next page you will find amore detailed explanation of the options on the display.

The Display

Except during programming, the SIP 1000 display shows you the currenttime (after it has been set properly). This is know at the “ClockState”. During programming, it will show you exactly which function youare changing in the program by flashing that number. If you do not entera number within 30 seconds (during programming), the module will revertto the Clock State.

Below (FIG. 17B), please find an illustration of the display with anexplanation of the various components.

Please note that many the above are visible only when you are using orprogramming that function. For example, the “PGM” on the display onlyshows when you are actually in Program Mode.

Function Button Overview:

You will also notice that there are found bottons on the front panel.The Four Programming Buttons are shown in FIG. 17C.

Here's a brief explanation of what the buttons do. This manual will takeyou step by step through the programming sequence—so it's important toget a general sense of what these buttons do now.

The “SET+” button 220A enters the number and moves you forward throughFUNCTIONS

The “SET−” 220B button moves you backwards through FUNCTIONS

The “+” button 220C moves you forward through NUMBERS when you are inProgramming mode. In the Clock State, it also will turn the module on,turn the module off and/or put the module in Program Mode.

The “−” button 220D moves you backwards through NUMBERS when inProgramming mode. In the Clock State, it also will allow you to adjustthe ozone output (25%, 50%, 75% or 100%)

All clock and timer functions are performed with these keys. If you makean incorrect entry during programming you can always go back and enter acorrect number by hitting the “SET-” button.

CLOCK STATE KEY FUNCTIONS: The “+” and the “−” buttons 220C,220D dosomething other than change the number when the SIP 1000 is in it'sClock state (not during programming).

The “+” Button

The “+” button 220C controls the operation of the SIP module. Pressingthe “+” button 220C—when not programming—will turn on the ALL ON, thePGM or the ALL OFF (FIG. 18)(explained below). Only one of these threeoptions will be on at a time.

-   -   When the module is in ALL ON) you are overriding the program and        turning the module on. If installed properly, the module will        immediately begin producing ozone.    -   When you are in ALL OFF mode, the module is NOT running the        program that was entered. The SIP 1000 is“off” and only displays        the time.    -   When you are in PGM mode, the SIP 1000 is operating according to        the setting that were last entered during the Programming (the        time the module comes on, how long it is activated, etc.).        Each press of “+” button 220C switches from ALL ON to PROGRAM to        ALL OFF—and then back to ALL ON. (FIG. 19). Again, this is when        the module is not in programming mode.        The “−” Button

Each press of the “−” button 220D adjusts the ozone output. There are 4bars that represent the ozone output setting.

The SIP 1000 of the highest setting (FIG. 20A).

Each bar represents 25%—so all four visible indicates 100%—the highestsetting. Three visible is 75%. Two visible is 50% and so on.

SIP 1000 Displaying Lowest Ozone Output Setting (25%) (FIG. 20B).

SIP 1000 Displaying The Medium Setting (50) (FIG. 20C)

SIP 1000 Displaying The Medium-High Setting (75%) (FIG. 20D)

Programming

Programming the SIP 1000 is easy once you get used to it.

A few important things to remember when programming:

-   -   When you are programming, the number you are changing will be        flashing.    -   The “+” and the “−” buttons will move you to higher or lower        numbers    -   The “SET +” button ENTERS the number AND moves you to the next        function (see QUICK PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE OVERVIEW below).    -   During programming, if you fail to push a button within 30        seconds, the module will stop programming mode. However, the SIP        1000 remembers the numbers that you did program in. So, to get        back to the part of the programming sequence where you left off,        you only have to continually push the “SET +” button.

Here is a short overview of the programming functions. More detail isprovided on the following pages. QUICK PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE OVERVIEW:STEP BUTTON ACTION DETAIL SET+ CLOCK Day of week SET+ ″ Hours SET+ ″Minutes SET+ ″ Seconds 1A SET+ OZONE TIME Hours - - How Long SIPOzonates 1B SET+ ″ Minutes - - How Long SIP Ozonates 1C SET+ ″ Hours - -How Long SIP Ozonates OFF 1D SET+ ″ Minutes - - How Long SIP OzonatesOFF 1E SET+ ″ Hours - - What Time Ozonation Starts 1F SET+ ″ Minutes - -What Time Ozonation Starts 2A SET+ AIR PUMP TIME Hours - - How Long AirPump On 2B SET+ ″ Minutes - - How Long Air Pump On 2C SET+ ″ Hours - -How Long Air Pump Off 2D SET+ ″ Minutes - - How Long Air Pump Off 2ESET+ ″ Hours - - Time Air Pump Goes On 2F SET+ ″ Minutes - - Time AirPump Goes On 3A SET+ COMPRESSOR Hours - - How Long Compressor OFF 3BSET+ ″ Minutes - - How Long It Is OFF 3C SET+ ″ Hours - - How LongCompressor Active 3D SET+ ″ Minutes - - How Long Compressor Active 3ESET+ ″ Hours - - Time Compressor OFF 3F SET+ ″ Minutes - - TimeCompressor OFFProgramming: The DetailsSetting the Clock

The first thing you will do is set the clock to your time zone. Theclock in the SIP Module is a 24-hour clock therefore, 2:00 PM=14:00.

To begin programming, press the “Set+” button 220A. Note the day of theweek flashes. (FIG. 21A). Again, the “SET+” button 220A ENTERS thenumber AND moves you to the next function

Press the “+” button 220C or the “−” button 220D until the correct dayof the week is displayed (flashing). Please note that the words arelisted as the first three letters of the English language days of theweek.

Press the “SET+” 220A button when you have the correct day and note thatthe day of the week stops flashing. Now the hour flashes. You have movedfrom setting the day of the week to setting the hour. Press the “+”button 220C or the “−” button 220D until the correct hour is displayed.(Remember, this is a 24-hour clock—so 4:00 PM is 16:00.)

The Hour Flashing During Programming (FIG. 21B).

Press the “SET+” button 220A again once you have the correct hour forthe time. Now, note that the minutes are flashing. Press the “+” button220C or the “−” button 220D until the correct minutes are displayed.

Press “SET+” 220A again and note that the seconds are flashing. Pressingthe “+” button 220C or the “−” button 220D will reset the seconds tozero.

You have now set the clock to your time zone.

You are now ready to begin the programming of the SIP 1000. After youset the clock, you will set the time for three different options ofprogramming. The first programming option is for the ozone control (whenit comes on, how long it's on for, etc.). The second programming optioncontrols the air pump. The third option controls the cooler's compressor(optional).

The SIP 1000 shows triangles along the right side of the display to showwhich of the three programming options you are setting (see illustrationbelow—FIG. 22A). During programming, only one of these triangle isvisible at a time.

Before you begin, determine how long you wish to circulate ozone intothe cooler's reservoir, what time you'd like this cycle to turn on, andif you'd like a dissipation cycle.

EXAMPLE: This manual will use an example where the SIP 1000 will ozonatethe cooler's reservoir every night at 2:00 AM for 5 minutes. Then, itwill dissipate the ozone in the reservoir for an additional 5 minutes.It will also turn the compressor off one hour before the ozonation cycleand keep it off until the dissipation cycle is over.

Function Sequence of SIP 1000 (FIG. 22B).

Programming Step 1: Programming the 03

If the SIP 1000 is in the Clock state, you'll need to press “SET+” 220Afive times until you notice triangle #1 (ozone production) in the upperright of the display. You'll also see that ON become visible at thebottom of the display while the hours flash.

The Display When Programming Ozone Functions (Triangle #1) (FIG. 23A).

Step 1A:

Just like the clock, press the “+” or “−” button 220C,220D to set theAMOUNT OF TIME (HOURS) that ozone will be produced. (This would rarelybe used except for severe ozonation as most cycles take only minutes.

Step 1B:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice the minutes flashing (see below).Press + or − 220C,220D to set the length of time the ozonator is to run.

Programming Ozone Run Time—0:05 Minutes (FIG. 23B).

EXAMPLE: In our example, we want the SIP 1000 to sanitize the reservoirfor 5 minutes. So you'd push the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D until 0was programmed in for the hours and 05 was programmed in for theminutes.

Step 1C:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice that the hours start flashing and“DOFF” becomes visible at the bottom of the display. (FIG. 23C).

Step 1D:

Press the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D to set the AMOUNT OF TIME THATTHE OZONE WILL BE OFF (how long before the next run time). First enterthe hours. Press the “SET+” 220A button and then program in the minutes(again using the “+” or “−” buttons),

The Ozone is On For 0:05 Minutes—Therefore, It's Off for 23:55 (FIG.23D).

(We created this step in the programming to allow someone to ozonateevery few days.)

EXAMPLE So, in our example, we wanted a daily cycle of 5 minutes. We setthe ON time for 00:05 minutes and the OFF time for 23:55 (24:00 hoursminus 0:05 minutes).

Step 1E:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice START appears in the lower part ofthe display. You told the SIP 1000 how tong you want it to ozonate, howlong you want it to wait between ozonation cycles—now you are going toprogram what time it comes on.

Programming in the Hours For The Ozonation Start Time (FIG. 23E). Pressthe “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D for the hours.

Step 1F:

Enter “SET+” 220A. Then, use the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D for theminutes until the clock time for desired start is shown.

EXAMPLE: In our example, we would set the time to 2:00 (see below—FIG.23F).

The SIP 1000 set to turn on the Ozone at 2:00 AM (FIG. 23F).

Programming Step #2: Programming the Air Pump

Programming the Air Pump is separate from programming the Ozoneproduction. Step 1 only programmed the SIP 1000 to make Ozone—notcirculate it into the reservoir. Step 2 controls the air pump—which hastwo functions:

-   -   Forcing air through the SIP 1000—which converts oxygen in the        air (O2) to activated oxygen (O3)    -   Forcing air into the reservoir (after the ozonation function        turns off) to dissipate any ozone residual.

So, to calculate the amount of time that your air pump is on, you haveto add the amount of time you will onzonate the reservoir to the amountof time you will dissipate (if at all).

Programming Step 2 and Step 3 are exactly the same sequence as Step1—it's just that they control different things.

Step 2A:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice that triangle #2 (air pump) appearsin the right of the display and ON becomes visible at the bottom of thedisplay while the hours flash.

Programming the Air Pump (Triangle #2) (FIG. 24A).

Press the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D to set the amount of time—inhours—that the air pump would be ON. (Again you would rarely ozonate formore than a few minutes—but it's been built into the SIP 1000 just incase).

Step 2B:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice the minutes flashing. Press “+” or“−” 220C,220D to set the length of time (minutes) that the air pump isto run.

You'll need to set the air pump to run for AT LEAST the same amount oftime as your ozonation cycle (from Step 1).

To get total Air Pump Time—you will need to ADD the (number of minutesthat you'd like to ozonate) to (the number of minutes that you'd like todissipate the water into the reservoir).

Air Pump (Triangle #2) Set To Run (On) For 10 Minutes (FIG. 24B).

EXAMPLE: Our example called for a 5-minute ozonation and then a 5-minutedissipation cycle. Since the air pump is used for both of thesefunctions, you'll need to set the ON TIME to 10 minutes.

Step 2C:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice “OFF” becomes visible at the bottomof the display. You now need to program in how long you want the airpump to be off. Press the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D to set how long(in hours) before the next run time. (FIG. 24C).

Step 2D:

Press “SET+” 220A again and then use the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D toset how long (in minutes) before the next run time.

EXAMPLE: Since the example calls for the air pump to run for 10 minutes,the OFF TIME will be set for 23:50.

Air Pump Set To Stay Off For 23:50 (FIG. 24D).

Step 2E:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice START appears in the lower display.Press the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D to program the TIME (hours) thatyou want the AIR PUMP to START.

You have to make certain that the OZONE and AIR PUMP have the same starttime.

EXAMPLE: In our example, we would set the time to 2:00 (just like Step1E & 1F)(FIG. 24E).

Step 2F:

Press “SET+” 220A again and press the “−+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D toprogram in the TIME (minutes) that you want the AIR PUMP to START. (FIG.245).

EXAMPLE: In our example, we would set the time to 2:00 (just like Step1F).

Programming Step #3: Programming Compressor Control:

Some water coolers make ice inside the reservoir to make sure that thecustomers get a very cold drink of water. You have the option of havingthe SIP 1000 control the water cooler's compressor—to shut it off inadvance of the ozonation cycle. This would insure that all of the icemelted before the ozonation cycle. Even though frozen water isunfriendly to bacteriological growth, you could make sure that everydrop of water in the reservoir went through the sanitation process.

Step 3A:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice that triangle #3 (water coolercompressor control) appears in the right of the display and ON becomesvisible at the bottom of the display while the hours flash.

Programming the Compressor Control (FIG. 25A).

Press the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D to set the amount of TIME (hours)that you want the SIP 1000 to take control of your cooler's compressor.

The time that you set here will determine HOW LONG YOUR COMPRESSOR WILLBE OFF.

Step 3B:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice the minutes flashing. Press “+”, or“−” 220C,220D to program-n in the TIME (minutes) that you want the watercooler compressor is shut down.

EXAMPLE: Since the example calls for the compressor to shut off one hourin advance of the ozoniation cycle and stay off during both theozonation and dissipation cycle—the TIME will be set to 01:10 (one hourbefore plus 5-minute ozonation cycle plus 5-minute dissipation cycle).(FIG. 25C).

Step 3C:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice “OFF” becomes visible at the bottomof the display. As with steps 1C and 2C, you will now program in howlong (in HOURS) the COMPRESSOR CONTROL is OFF.

Press the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D to set how long (in hours) beforethe next run time.

EXAMPLE: In our example, we would set the “wait time” to 22:50—since theSIP 1000 takes control of the compressor for 1 hour and 10 minutes.(FIG. 25C).

Step 3D:

Press “SET+” 220A again—and then use the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D toset how long (in minutes) before the next time that the SIP 1000 wouldtake control of your compressor. (FIG. 25D).

Step 3E:

Press “SET+” 220A again and notice START appears in the lower display.

Press the “+” or “−” buttons 220C,220D to program in the TIME (hours)that you want the SIP 1000 to start to take control of the watercooler's compressor (by turning the compressor off). (FIG. 25E).

EXAMPLE: In our example, we would set the time at 1:00 since we wantedthe SIP 1000 to take control of (turn of) the compressor at 1:00 AM.

Step 3F:

Press “SET+” 220A again and press the “−” or “−” buttons 220C,220D toprogram in the TIME (minutes) that you want the COMPRESSOR to START.

Programming The minutes Of The Compressor Control (FIG. 25F).

When programming is all done, nothing will be flashing and the time willbe displayed (Clock State).

Please make sure that the SIP 1000 is set to PGM (press the “+” button220C when in the Clock State). (FIG. 25G).

SIP 2000 Operation and Programming Manual

I. Parts of SIP 2000 (see FIG. 26)

II. Description of function signs of the SIP2000 display screen (seeFIG. 27)

The SIP2000 display screen adopts LCD backlight display with datalegible and clear.

The main functions include the function of displaying standard time anddisplaying the status of each function when setting the functions of O₃,bump and water dispenser, when makes it convenient and easy to operate.In addition, the working status of SIP 2000 will be displayed by theexternal indicator light equipped by our factory. For more information,refer to item 4 Description of External Indicator Lights.

III. Description of Function Plug Jack of SIP2000 (see FIG. 28)

The function plug Jacks of this machine are reasonably distributed andconvenient for operation. For operation, insert power cord A (with redmark) into the IEC Plug A (with the corresponding red mark), with theother end of the cord connected to electric supply. Insert power cord B(with green mark) into the IEC socket B (with the corresponding greenmark), with the other end of the cord connected with the load (the waterdispenser). Note that the plug jacks of indicator light and bump shouldbe plugged with the right direction. FUSE is near the socket, making itmore elegant and beautiful in appearance as well as more convenient tochange.

IV. Description of External Indicator Lights of SIP2000 (see FIG. 29)

Note that this external indicator lights, different from the LCD displayscreen, are only used to display the working status of all functionswhen the SIP2000 machine is in normal operation. The green light is theO₃ indicator light which turns on when O₃ is in operation. The red lightis the power indicator light which will turn on when it is connected tothe power supply. It will go out only when there is a power cut. Theyellow light is the warning indicator light which will turn on whenthere is a power cut or something wrong with the O₃ inside the SIPmachine. The external indicator light are connected to the SIP plug jackwith the external connector line with a length of 1 meter. The lightscan be placed in front of the water dispenser, at its side or somewhereelse the clients prefer.

V. Outline of Function Keys

There are 4 keys (see FIG. 30) 220A,220C,220D,220E below the frontdisplay window to set the standard time, the function setting of O₃,pump and water dispenser and serve as the reset key when the yellowindicator light turns on at the time when a power cut takes place.

Reset key 220E for power cut and the yellow indicator light turning on;start-up and unlocking key for O₃, pump and water dispenser setting.

Function key 220A for time and function settings.

Press + or − 220C,220D to set time or data.

V. Operation of Function Setting

Example of setting of adjusting time from the originally set 00:00 to22:10.

A. Time adjustment

1. Press the PGM key 220A, the time blinks and shows the original timesetting. (FIG. 31A).

2. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the hour section (the hour sectionstops blinking while the minute section blinks). Set the desiredstandard hour time, i.e. 0-24 hours. (FIG. 31B).

3. Press the PGM key 220A to confirm the above setting and shift to theminute section setting (the hour section blinks and the minute sectionstops blinking). (FIG. 31C). Press + or − key 220C,220D to set thedesired standard time, the is 060 minutes.

4. Press the PGM key 220A to confirm the minute section setting and itwill show the time, indicating that the setting is completed. (FIG.31D). The time section does not blink and shows the current settingtime. If there is a fault setting or it Deeds to be reset, press PGM keyagain to reset the time.

B. Example of setting operation

Adjust the following factor setting data:

(1) O₃ 03:00 a.m. on, 03: TO am. off

(2) pump 00 a.m. on, 03:30 a.m. off

(3) water dispenser 01:00 a.m. off, 03:30 a.m. on to the required dataof the example;

(1) O₃ O2: 10 a.m. on, 02:20 a.m. off

(2) pump 10 a.m. on, 02:40 a.m. off

(3) water dispenser 00:00 a.m. off, 02:40 a.m. on

The adjusting process is as follows:

1. Press ON/OFF 220E and PGM 220A key simultaneously for 3 s, the timesection will display the factory setting of O₃ start-up and operationtime data and it blinks and displays the PGM, ON and O₃ signs. (FIG.32A). First set the O₃ start-up and operation time.

2. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the hour section of the O₃ start-upand operation time, i.e., 0-24 hours, the time section does not blinkwhile the minute section blinks. (FIG. 32B).

3. Press the PGM key 220A to confirm the above setting and shift tominute section setting. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the minutesection of O₃ start-up and operation time, that is 0-60 minutes. Thehour section starts blinking and the minute section stops blinking.(FIG. 32C).

4. Press PGM key 220A to confirm the above setting and shift to thesetting of O₃ shutdown time. The screen will display the factory settingof O₃ shutdown time and the PGM, OFF and O₃ signs. (FIG. 32D).

5. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the hours section (0-24 hours) ofO₃ shutdown time. The hour section does not blink and the minute sectionblinks. (FIG. 32E).

6. Press PGM key 220A to confirm the setting of step 5 and shift to thesetting fo minute section of O₃ (OFF). Press + or − key 220C,220D to setthe minute section (0-60 minutes) of O₃ shutdown time. The hour sectionblinks and the minutes section stops blinking. (FIG. 32F).

7. After the above settings are confirmed, press PGM key 220A to shiftto the setting of the pump operation time. It will display the originalfactory setting of the pump and the signs of PGM, ON and P. (FIG. 33A).

8. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the hour section (0-24 hours) ofthe pump start-up and operation time. The hour section doesn't blinkwhile the minute section starts blinking. (FIG. 33B).

9. Press the PGM key 220A again to confirm the setting of step 8 andshift to the setting of the minute section. Press + or − key 220C,220Dto set the minute section (0-60 minutes) of the pump start-up andoperation time. The hour section blinks and the minute section doesn'tblink. (FIG. 33C).

10. Press PGM key 220A to confirm the setting of step 9 and shift to thesetting of the pump shutdown time. It will display the signs of PGM,OFF, P and the original factory setting and blinks. (FIG. 33D).

11. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the hour section (0-24 hours) ofthe pump shutdown time. The hour section doesn't blink while the minutesection blinks. (FIG. 33E).

12. Press PGM key 220A to confirm the setting fo step 11 and shift tothe minute section setting of the pump shutdown time. (FIG. 33F).Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the minute section (0-60 minutes).

13. Press PGM key 220A to confirm the above setting (pump setting) andshift to the setting of the water dispenser operation time. It willdisplay the setting of the water dispenser shutdown time originally setby the factor as will as the PGM, OFF and COMPRESSOR signs. (FIG. 34A).

14. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the hour section of the waterdispenser shutdown time. The hour section does not blink while theminute section blinks. (FIG. 34B).

15. Press PGM key 220A to confirm the setting of step 14 and shift tothe minute section setting of the water dispenser shutdown time. Press +or − key 220C,220D to set the minute (0-60 minutes). The hour sectionblinks while the minute section does not. (FIG. 34C).

16. Press PGM key 220A to confirm the above setting and shift to thesetting of water dispenser operation time. It will display the originalfactory setting of start-up and operation time. (FIG. 34D).

17. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the hour section (0-24 hours) ofthe water dispenser start-up and operation time. The hour section willnot blink and the minute section blinks. (FIG. 34E).

18. Press PGM key 220A to confirm the setting of step 17 and shift tothe minute section setting of the water dispenser start-up operationtime. Press + or − key 220C,220D to set the minute section (0-60minutes). The hour section blinks and the minute section does not. (FIG.34F).

19. Press PGM key 220A to complete the setting, and the standard timedisplay will work. (FIG. 34G).

VII. Display of Working Status of SIP 2000

If connected to power, the red external indicator light will turn onwhen SIP2000 is in operation, showing that the machine is electrified.The green indicator light will shine when O₃ is in operation. When thereis a power cut, the yellow indicator light will turn on. Press ON/OFFreset key to turn off the yellow indicator light. When there ismalfunction with the O₃ inside the SIP2000, the yellow indicator lightwill shine showing that something is wrong inside the SIP2000 machine.Call the maintenance personnel to deal with it.

It is preferred that components approved by United Laboratories (ULapproved) be used for as many components as possible.

The following is a list of reference numerals: LIST FOR REFERENCENUMERALS (Part No.) (Description) 10 water dispenser 15 reservoir 16interior 17 reservoir sidewall 18 reservoir bottom wall 19 water level20 cabinet 22 electrical line 24 plug 30 lower end portion 32 compressor34 cooling coils 35 flow line 36 flow line 40 upper end portion 50 cover60 opening 70 annular flange 80 gasket 90 spigot 92 spigot 96 flow line100 bottle 102 water level in bottle 110 bottle neck 200 controller 202circuit diagram 204 circuit board 210 casing 212 mounting bracket 220programmable input 230 remote programmable input 240 display 242 ozoneindicator 244 gas flow indicator 246 compressor indicator 248 clock 250remote display 252 ozone indicator 254 power indicator 256 errorindicator 260 output for remote display 270 support connectors 280 powerinput 282 plug 290 power output 300 electrical fuse 310 power for pump330 gas input 340 gas output 400 pump 410 input for pump 420 filter 422cap 430 output for pump 440 tubing 500 first output tubing 510 lowpermeability filter 520 second output tubing 530 diffuser 600 ozonegenerator 610 heat sink for ozone generator 620 control circuit foruniversal voltage converter 630 backup battery 640 control circuit forozone generation 650 control circuit for air generation 660 controlcircuit for compressor power

All measurements disclosed herein are at standard temperature andpressure, at sea level on Earth, unless indicated otherwise. Allmaterials used or intended to be used in a human being arebiocompatible, unless indicated otherwise.

It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or twoor more together may also find a useful application in other types ofmethods differing from the type described above. Without furtheranalysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the presentinvention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adaptit for various applications without omitting features that, from thestandpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics ofthe generic or specific aspects of this invention set forth in theappended claims. The foregoing embodiments are presented by way ofexample only; the scope of the present invention is to be limited onlyby the following claims. TABLE 1 APPLICANT Tianjin VitashowerInternational Trading Co. PRODUCT Ozone Generater MODEL OG-01 DATE2004-03-18 COMPONENT UL COMPONENT AMOUNT NO. RATINGS MODEL MANUFACTUR ERFILE No. 1 Enclosure 1 UL94V-0 ABS-I 94V-0 NINGBO XINGAO PLASTIC &CHEMICAL E169305 INDUSTRY CO LTD 2 Power Line 1 10 Å/220 VAC 4 VT0769-6632563 Kuen San Apollo Wire & E55351 Cable Co., Ltd 3 Heat 2 VW-1φ 3 Shenzhen Woer Heat-Shrinkable E203950 Shrinkable φ 4 Material Co Ltdacridine 4 cable bug 3 10 Å RF250F SUZHOU YUAN LI METAL ENTERPRISEE185793 CO LTD E186611 5 Fuse holder 1 10 Å 250 V H3-12 GUOMIN HUANGELECTRIC APPLIANCE E223587 CO LTD 6 Fuse 1 2 Å/250 V φ5 × 20 SHENZHENLANSON ELECTRONICS CO. E221465 LTD 7 RELAY 1 K1 240 VAC/10 Å ^(W)J108-1CDONGGUAN WANJIA RELAY CO LTD E196453 8 Printed 1 110 × 133 HEBEIHANGLING CIRCUIT BOARD CO E235546 circuit LTD board 9 Timer 1 SHENZHENSHIDAIZONGHENG-TECH Controler EXPLOITURE CO., LTD 10 Integrated 1 U1TOP245Y Power Integrations Off-line Switcher 11 Transistor 4 Q1 Q7 Q89014 Fairchild Semiconductor Q9 12 Power 1 Q10 TIP31C FairchildSemiconductor Transistor 13 Power 3 Q4 Q5 Q6 100 V IRF540 InternationalRectifier MOSFET 14 Power 2 Q2 Q3 −100 V IRF9540N InternationalRectifier MOSFET 15 Timer 2 U3 U4 NE5555 National Semiconductor 16Optical 1 U2 H11A817 Fairchild Semiconductor isolators 17 Rectifier 4 D1D2 D3 D4 1.0 Å/1000 V 1N4007 SHANGHAI RIGHTKING INC. 18 Rectifier 1 D131.0 Å/400 V 1N4004 SHANGHAI RIGHTKING INC. 19 Fast 7 D6 D7 D8 D9 1N4148Fairchild semiconductor Switching D10 D11 D12 Diodes 20 Rectifier 1 D5UF4005 SHANGHAI RIGHTKING INC. 21 Transient 1 ZD1 200 V P6KE200Fairchild Semiconductor voltage surge suppressors 22 Zoner diode 1 ZD210 V/5 mA 1N5240 Thomson Corporation (ST) 23 Zoner diode 1 ZD3 3.9 V/5mA 1N5228 Thomson Corporation (ST) 24 Schottky 1 SD1 10 Å/100 VSTP20S100 Thomson Corporation (ST) Rectifier 25 Ceramic 1 C9 470 pF/50 VDC 0805N471J GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO capacitor ELECTRONIC CO LTD 26(MKT) 1 C18 0.1 uF/250 V DC 1206Y104M GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUOcapacitor ELECTRONIC CO LTD 27 Ceramic 6 C4 C10 C11 0.1 uF/50 V DC0805Y104M GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO capacitor C14 C15 C17 ELECTRONIC COLTD 28 Ceramic 1 C5 1 uF/50 V DC 0805Y105M GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUOcapacitor ELECTRONIC CO LTD 29 capacitor 1 C8 2.2 nF/1KV DCCT81-1KV-222M CHANGZHOU JIAGUAN ELECTRONICS FACTORY 30 capacitor 1 C10.1 uF/250 V AC X2-0.1M-300 V CHIEFCON ELECTRONICS CO LTD E209251 ACP*10 31 capacitor 1 C3 47 uF/35 V DC CD263 NANTONG JIANGHAI CAPACITORFACTORY 32 capacitor 1 C2 100 uF/400 V DC CD294 NANTONG JIANGHAICAPACITOR E227010 FACTORY 33 capacitor 4 C6 C7 C13 470 uF/35 V DC CD263NANTONG JIANGHAI CAPACITOR C16 FACTORY 34 capacitor 1 C12 100 uF/50 V DCCD263 NANTONG JIANGHAI CAPACITOR FACTORY 35 inductance 1 T1 22 mH/1 ÅVTCLB12-22 TIANJIN VENTECH ELECTRONIC CO., E184446 (C) LTD E187200 (C)36 transformer 1 T2 VTCEE25-19 TIANJIN VENTECH ELECTRONIC CO., E184445(C) LTD E187200 (C) 37 transformer 1 T3 VTC BT-2 TIANJIN VENTECHELECTRONIC CO., E184446 (C) LTD E187200 (C) 38 Resistor 1 R3 2M/0.5 WGUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 39 Resistor 1 R1 4.7M/0.5 WGUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 40 Resistor 2 R2 R109.1K/0.25 W GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 41 Resistor 2R4 R5 150Ω/0.25 W GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 42Resistor 1 R6 33Ω/0.25 W GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 43Resistor 3 R16 R18 R19 10K/0.25 W GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONICCO LTD 44 Resistor 2 R11 R13 20K/0.25 W GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUOELECTRONIC CO LTD 45 Resistor 1 R12 3K/0.25 W GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUOELECTRONIC CO LTD 46 Resistor 2 R14 R21 100K/0.25 W GUANGDONG ZHAOQINGZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 47 Resistor 1 R22 200Ω/0.25 W GUANGDONGZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 48 Resistor 3 R8 R9 R23 1K/0.25 WGUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 49 Resistor 1 R7 400Ω/0.25W GUANGDONG ZHAOQING ZHIZHUO ELECTRONIC CO LTD 50 Variable 1 R15 200KEVND8AA-200K PANASONIC SEMICONDUCTOR resistor COMPANY 51 Lithium 1 BT13.6 V/950 mAH ER14250 WUHAN FUTE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD MH20923 Battery 52Ribbon 1 17/0.16 1.27-10 P CHINA LONSID ELECTRIC CO LTD E205056 Wire 5310 PIN 2 10 P UL2651 VW-1 NS-TECH CO LTD SHENZHEN E225927 54 10 PIN 210++ 3025-10 P NS-TECH CO LTD SHENZHEN E225927 Socket 55 DC Socket 1 D14LED DC12 V DS-313 SHENZHEN RISEDONE ELECTRONIC CO LTD 56 Pump 1 AC12 VSHENZHEN XINGRISHENG INDUSTRY E154283 Socket CO LTD E203950 57 Heat 3 30× 25 × 30 44-DAR ZHENJIANG YAOU HEAT SINK Sink 15 × 10 × 25 213-DHEFACTORY 58 Glass 1 φ5 × 1 BEIJING GLASS INSTRUMENT Tube FACTORY 59 Clip2 J26 J27 φ5 × 30 YUEYI ELECTRONIC CO LTD 60 Silicone 2 φ4 × 6 JIANGSUTIANMA ELECTRONIC Rubber EQUIPMENT FACTORY Tube

TABLE 2 Model: SIP No. Component Models Quantity A Detailed List ofComponets and Parts 1 Diodes 4007 6 2 4148 8 3 P6KE200A 1 4 VoltageRegulator Tubes 3.9 V 1 5 10 V 1 6 Metallic Resistors 2K 5 7 10K 6 8 1K6 9 100K 4 10 100Ω 1 11 200Ω 1 12 33K 1 13 3.3M 2 14 4.7M 1 15 2.2M 1 1620K 5 17 150Ω 2 18 9.1K 1 19 Variable Resistors 200K 1 20 Ceramic ChipCapacitors 222/1 KV 1 21 105/1 KV 1 22 104/1 KV 9 23 472/1 KV 1 24Audions 9014 14 25 9012 1 26 Electrolytic Capacitors 100 μf/400 V 1 271000 μf/35 V 1 28 47 μf/50 V 1 29 Electrolytic Capacitors 4.7 μf/50 V 130 0.01 μf/250 V 1 31 Power MOSFET IRF530N 3 32 IRF9530N 2 33 PowerSupply IC TOP245Y 1 34 Power Tubes TIP41C 1 35 Power Tubes STP20S 1 36Flat Back Transformers VTCBT-2 1 37 Impulse Transforers VTCEE25-19 1 38Wave Filtering Coils VTCCB12-22 1 39 NE 555 3 40 PC 817 1 41 Relays 240VAC/10 A 1 42 Battery 3.6 V/950 mAH 1 43 Ribbon wire 101W-10 P 1 44Plugs 10 pins 101W-10 P 2 45 Sockets 10 pins 302S-10 P 2 46 A.C Sockets(Air pump) DS-313 1 47 Cooling Plates 44-DAR 3 48 Printed Circuit Boards12 × 13 1 49 50 × 84 1 50 Fuse Clamps 2 51 Ozonizer Radiators 1 52 LCDs1 53 Chips 1 54 6 × 6 × 10 Switches 4 55 Capacitors 104 P 4 56 18 P 2Haifeng Electrical Appliances Co,. Ltd, Cixi City A Detailed List ofComponets and Parts List 1 Resistors 100Ω 2 2 Crystal Oscillators 1 3Backlight Supplies 1 4 6- wire Sockets 1 5 Wire Jump(ers) 13 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 4041 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

1. A water dispenser, comprising: a) a cabinet having upper and lowerend portions and an interior; b) reservoir contained within the cabinet,the reservoir being capable of holding water; c) at least one spigot influid communication with the reservoir for dispensing water; d) arefrigeration system for cooling water within the reservoir; e) adiffuser contained within the reservoir for emitting bubbles into thereservoir; f) an ozone generator being operably connected to thediffuser; g) a pump that is in fluid communication with the ozonegenerator and the diffuser; h) a digital computer operably connected tothe ozone generator; i) the controller being programmable regarding thetiming and duration of ozone generated by the ozone generator and sentto the diffuser; and j) wherein the computer is programmable regardingactivation of the pump.
 2. The water dispenser of claim 1, wherein thepump is programmable regarding the timing and duration of air to be sentto the diffuser from the pump.
 3. The water dispenser of claim 2,wherein the pump is spaced apart from the ozone generator.
 4. The waterdispenser of claim 3, wherein the pump is spaced sufficiently to allowair pumped by the pump to cool down to a temperature near ambienttemperature before reaching the ozone generator.
 5. The water dispenserof claim 1, wherein the digital computer is programmable regarding theamount of ozone generated, the amounts being chosen from between about25-100 percent ozone generation.
 6. The water dispenser of claim 2,wherein the digital computer is programmed to have air pumped throughthe diffuser for a set period of time before ozone is generated.
 7. Thewater dispenser of claim 2, wherein the digital computer is programmedto have air pumped through the diffuser for a set period of time beforeozone is sent through the diffuser and a set period of time after ozoneis generated.
 8. The water dispenser of claim 2, wherein the digitalcomputer is programmed to have air pumped through the diffuser for a setperiod of time after ozone is generated.
 9. The water dispenser of claim1, wherein the digital computer is operably connected to therefrigeration system and programmable regarding the timing and durationof operation of the refrigeration system.
 10. The water dispenser ofclaim 9, wherein the digital computer is programmed to shut off therefrigeration system a set period of time before ozone is generated. 11.The water dispenser of claim 10, wherein the refrigeration is shut offone hour before ozone is generated.
 12. The water dispenser of claim 1,wherein the dispenser includes a voltage supply regulator circuit, thevoltage supply regulator circuit automatically adjusting input voltageto the digital computer based on different electrical supply voltages.13. The water dispenser of claim 17, wherein the voltage supplyregulator, ozone generator, and digital computer are encased in a singlecase.
 14. The water dispenser of claim 1, wherein the digital computerautomatically adjusts for different electrical supply voltages.
 15. Thewater dispenser of claim 1, wherein the computer can be programmedregarding the day of the week.
 16. The water dispenser of claim 1,wherein the computer can be programmed for a 24 hour period.
 17. Thewater dispenser of claim 1, further comprising a remote display operableconnected to the digital computer but spaced apart from the digitalcomputer, the remote display having at least one indicator regardingoperation of the digital computer.
 18. The water dispenser of claim 17,wherein the indicator is for ozone operation.
 19. The water dispenser ofclaim 17, wherein the remote display includes three indicators, one forozone, a second for power, and a third for a warning signal.
 20. Thewater dispenser of claim 19, wherein the ozone indicator is red, powerindicator is green, and warning signal is yellow. 21-37. (canceled)